ESSA - Instructional Support Assistant, 2026-27 - North

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools seeks an Instructional Support Assistant to assist special education staff across the district on an as-needed basis. The role supports students via behavior management, medical situation responses, and smooth transitions in classrooms.

This temporary classified position runs 7.5 hours per day, 188 days per year, with start date September 3, 2026. Documentation for ESSA is required, and interviews may be conducted virtually or in person.

Qualifications

• ESSA requirements must be met (proficiency in reading, writing and math) for Title I funded positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary support to special education teachers and classroom staff for extreme behavior issues, acute medical situations, and difficult student transitions across the district.

Job description

ESSA - Instructional Support Assistant

PURPOSE

To provide temporary support and assistance to special education teachers and classroom staff throughout the district as necessary for extreme behavior issues, acute medical situations and difficult student transitions.

Start date: September 3, 2026

Type: Classified

Hours per day: 7.5

Number of days per year: 188

Status: Temporary until June 17, 2027

Hourly Range: $26.44 - $33.69

ESSA Documentation Required: Yes

What is ESSA?

The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) works to support equal opportunity for disadvantaged students and eliminate barriers to student success. ESSA requires all paraprofessionals working in a Title I funded school to meet certain proficiency in reading, writing and math.

If you meet any of the below ESSA requirements, you must register this information with the district by attaching transcripts and/or test results to your job application. These materials will be reviewed to verify that the requirements are met.

Please follow this link for more information regarding ESSA and placement testing sites Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - Salem-Keizer Public Schools

All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.